Chillable Reds Exploring the Best Chillable Reds from the West Coast: A Guide to Effortless Sipping Chris Lehoux, July 15, 2025 Chillable red wines are making waves, reminding wine lovers that enjoyment is at the heart of the experience. Historically, certain red wines like Etna Rosso, cru Beaujolais, País, and Freisa benefitted from a chill, but a new wave of chillable reds has emerged from the natural wine movement, changing the… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights and Discoveries from the Week of June 22, 2025 Chris Lehoux, June 29, 2025 Hello and welcome to this week’s edition of Vinography Unboxed, where I share my thoughts on some delightful wine samples that have recently arrived. This week, we’re diving into refreshing summer wines, starting with two brisk whites from Portuguese winemaker Anselmo Mendes, in collaboration with the Symington family, notable for… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights and Discoveries from the Week of June 1, 2025 Chris Lehoux, June 8, 2025 Hello and welcome to this week’s exploration of wine samples that have recently arrived for tasting. Here’s what I discovered in this installment of Vinography Unboxed. This week featured exciting new releases from Rhys Vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Their 2022 Mt. Pajaro Vineyard Chardonnay continues to impress, showcasing… Continue Reading
Aperture Vinography Unboxed: Highlights and Discoveries from the Week of May 18, 2025 Chris Lehoux, May 25, 2025 Hello and welcome to this week’s exploration of wine tastings in "Vinography Unboxed." Here are some notable bottles I encountered recently. I sampled a pair of new releases from Eden Rift Vineyards, their Estate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Both wines showcase the vineyard’s skill, especially the Chardonnay, which balances oak… Continue Reading
Press Samples Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of May 11, 2025 Chris Lehoux, May 18, 2025 Hello and welcome to this week’s overview of intriguing wine samples that have recently arrived for tasting. In this installment of Vinography Unboxed, I’m excited to share some notable bottles from various vintners. This week featured exciting new releases from Raventós i Blanc, a historic sparkling wine producer from Catalunya,… Continue Reading
Antinori Napa Valley Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of May 4, 2025 Chris Lehoux, May 12, 2025 This week, I explored an array of wine samples that recently arrived, sharing standout bottles from various wineries. Among the highlights, Aperture Cellars debuted their “Estate” Sauvignon Blanc from the Farrow Ranch Vineyard, which proves quite delightful, though it doesn’t surpass their exceptional red field blend from a 1912 vineyard… Continue Reading
Corison Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of April 20, 2025 Chris Lehoux, April 27, 2025 This week, I’m excited to share my tasting notes on several noteworthy wine samples that landed on my doorstep. Among them are some standout releases from established Californian producers and a promising newcomer from Oregon. Domaine Carneros, renowned for its sparkling wines, sent over its latest offerings. The Ultra Brut… Continue Reading
Balverne Wines Vinography Unboxed: Highlights from the Week of April 13, 2025 Chris Lehoux, April 20, 2025 Hello and welcome to this week’s installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I delve into recent wine samples that have arrived for tasting. This week features new releases from Darling Wines based in Sonoma. The standout among them is the Petaluma Gap Chardonnay, noted for its Burgundian qualities with a resinous… Continue Reading
Laurel Glen Vinography Unboxed: Your Wine Digest for the Week of April 6, 2025 Chris Lehoux, April 14, 2025 Welcome to this week’s edition of Vinography Unboxed, where I delve into the array of wine samples received for tasting. This week, a notable highlight is the relaunch of a significant vineyard project previously known as Aeris, now called Centennial Mountain Vineyard, managed by the team at Rhys Vineyards. This… Continue Reading
Lucia Vinography Unboxed: Weekly Wine Highlights for March 30, 2025 Chris Lehoux, April 6, 2025 Welcome to another edition of Vinography Unboxed, where we delve into a selection of wine samples received recently for tasting. This week featured intriguing offerings, including non-alcoholic sparkling wines and various bottles from notable vineyards. Starting with the non-alcoholic sparkling wines from Bolle Drinks Ltd, a UK-based company, these beverages… Continue Reading